Fifth Ward Elementary School vs Martin Petitjean Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 169 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fifth Ward Elementary School
Reserve · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
306 students
Martin Petitjean Elementary School
Rayne · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
306 students
| Measure | Fifth Ward Elementary School Reserve, Louisiana | Martin Petitjean Elementary School Rayne, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #544 of 697 | #458 of 697 |
| National rank | #26155 of 50,301 | #20281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 306 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Reserve | Rayne |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Petitjean Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 48.5).
- •Martin Petitjean Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Martin Petitjean Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Fifth Ward Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 87.9%).
- •Fifth Ward Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.0).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fifth Ward Elementary School better than Martin Petitjean Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Petitjean Elementary School ranks higher (57.0 vs 48.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fifth Ward Elementary School and Martin Petitjean Elementary School?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Reserve and Rayne in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fifth Ward Elementary School: 306. Martin Petitjean Elementary School: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fifth Ward Elementary School and Martin Petitjean Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Fifth Ward Elementary School is 544th of 697 and Martin Petitjean Elementary School is 458th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).